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CLICK! Photographers Make Picture Books on view through June 7
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The Carle is the international champion for picture book art and books. We collect, preserve, and present picture book art for audiences passionate about art and books.

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Illustration of baker making bread in stages.
Current Exhibition

Cooking with Eric Carle

September 20, 2025 - September 6, 2026
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Photographic collage of boy with dog and plates and cat playing fiddle.
Current Exhibition

CLICK! Photographers Make Picture Books

January 17 - June 7, 2026
Illustration of girl in two landscapes mirror-imaged.
Current Exhibition

Sprites, Spells, and Splashes: Magical Beings in Picture Book Art

November 22, 2025 - April 26, 2026

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Visitors in the museum walking next to The Very Hungry Caterpillar costume.
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day


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Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day at The Carle!

Illustration in black line of magical elf creatures.
For Families
Performances

A Night of Fairies


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As part of The Carle After Dark enjoy live music, make your own fairy house, and more!

A girl dances with her arms stretched, mirroring the wings of a bird flying above. Community surrounds her as they play music, sing, and dance.
Workshops

Exploring Indigenous Stories in Picture Books


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 Learn how to select and share picture books that celebrate Indigenous identities and cultures.

Collaged letters that spell BERL.
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Talks & Tours

The Barbara Elleman Research Library Lecture: Alvina Ling


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Celebrate the vital role of research, creativity, and scholarship in children’s literature.

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Currently on our minds: Picture books to welcome Spring

A small green caterpillar crawls on a pink daisy.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring

Two identical light skinned twins with short black hair earing white dresses ride bicycles in the pain by a pond.

Chirri & Chirra: The Rainy Day

A child in a green raincoat, rainboots and frog hat jumps in a puddle in the rain.

Rain!

A white rabbit with snow on its head stands against a blue background with snowflakes.

Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit

A child with a dog pulls a red wagon full of plants and seedlings.

And Then It's Spring